ITOs

itos is a term that may refer to more than one thing. In common usage it is the English plural form of the Japanese surname Itō. Itō is a common surname of Japanese origin; many people bearing the name live in Japan and in diaspora communities. In romanized form it is sometimes written Ito, with the macron over the o indicating a long vowel. When used in English as a plural, Itos denotes multiple individuals or families with that surname.

In linguistics and language usage, itos can appear as part of Spanish diminutive suffixes. The suffix -ito or -ita marks a smaller or affectionate version of a noun, and the masculine plural form -itos (as in librito -> libitos) shows how the suffix changes with number. Thus itos is not a standalone word but a common ending in many Spanish words.

Outside of language, itos may also occur as an acronym or in brand or project names, depending on the organization. Without a specific expansion it is not possible to assign a single meaning. The term is therefore best understood by its immediate context: as a surname plural, as a linguistic suffix, or as an acronym in particular domains.